RF PA Verification Engineer
MSH • Dallas, Texas, United States
**Role & seniority: ** RF Power Amplifier (PA) Verification Engineer; 2–5+ years experience (contract)
**Location & work type: ** Dallas, TX — 100% onsite, full-time (contract)
**Stack / tools (explicit + implied by lab work): **
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RF lab equipment: spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNA), signal generators, power meters
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Potential measurement/verification areas: PA linearity, temperature/supply-voltage variation
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Optional/test automation: Python, LabVIEW
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Optional signal-quality/standard metrics: ACLR, EVM, DPD-enabled testing
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Bring up PA prototypes and perform RF measurements in the lab from first power-on
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Troubleshoot and conduct root-cause analysis with the PA design team
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Execute design verification across operating conditions (e.g., temperature and supply-voltage), and document results / feedback to design
**Must-have skills: **
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Hands-on PA testing/verification experience (prototype bring-up, RF measurement, troubleshooting, root-cause)
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Ability to support design verification across temperature and supply-voltage variations
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Strong lab/engineering documentation and issue resolution practices
**Nice-to-haves: **
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Experience with linearity measurements (ACLR, EVM) and DPD-enabled testing
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Test automation (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)
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BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
Full Description
RF Power Amplifier (PA) Verification Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX (100% onsite)
Engagement: Contract
Experience: 2-5+ years
About the role We're looking for an RF Power Amplifier Verification Engineer to bring up, test, and validate PA prototypes for wireless infrastructure products. You'll be hands-on in the lab, taking new designs from first power-on through full design verification, and driving issues to root cause alongside the PA design team.
What you'll do
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Bring up PA prototypes and perform RF measurements in the lab
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Troubleshoot hardware issues and lead root-cause analysis
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Support design verification across operating conditions, including temperature and supply-voltage variation
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Document test results and feed findings back to the design team
Required qualifications
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2-5+ years of hands-on industry experience focused specifically on RF/Power Amplifier testing and verification
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Experience with PA prototype bring-up, RF measurement, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
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Ability to support design verification across operating conditions, including temperature and supply-voltage variations
Nice to have
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Hands-on use of RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and power meters
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Experience with PA linearity measurements (ACLR, EVM) and DPD-enabled testing
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Test automation experience (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)
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BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Work requirements
- Must be able to work onsite full-time in Dallas, TX
